Junior Accountant

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Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence; contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of our professional integrity; develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends and client transactions

Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding our understanding of clients processes and information technology (IT) systems, including the flow of transactions, identification of risk points and controls that mitigate the risk points

With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls (including IT, security, programming and governance controls) and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology; identify potential misstatements and control deficiencies, escalating matters as appropriate

Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions; support the use of enabling technologies in the audit, including risk assessment, data extraction, statistical-based sampling procedures and data analysis

Identify process improvements and audit efficiencies as part of CMAs continuous improvement culture; support project management activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables and coordinating action items; build and maintain professional relationships commensurate with level and experience

[Qualifications:]{arial",sans-serif"=""}Bachelor of Accountancy or equivalent program from an accredited college or universityMust be pursuing the state-specific education requirements to be a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the principal place of businessDemonstrated quality service mindset and foundational knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principlesStrong technical aptitude, critical thinking and research skills; ability to navigate various computer applications, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel); aptitude to quickly learn CMAs Audit tools and applications used by our clientsStrong communication, time management and relationship-building skills; able to employ sound professional judgment and professional skepticism; flexible and adaptable team player; leadership experience; resourceful in delivering high-quality work; ability to demonstrate project management skills is a plus[Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the o

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